2023 ACS Census Data · Population 9,032
Hancock County is a small rural county in Kentucky with a population of 9,032. The median household income is $66,836, near the national median. The poverty rate is 15.9%, median home value is $137,600, and 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 30% below the national average.
Population
9,032
2023 estimate
Rank #2558 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$66,836
Household
Rank #1297 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$137,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2228 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #2457 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.0%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
6.6%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% above Kentucky avg·3% above national avg
Poverty Rate
17% above Kentucky avg·6% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% above Kentucky avg·1% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,417
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
15.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
58.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
8% below Kentucky avg·34% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Kentucky avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Kentucky avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
18% above Kentucky avg·24% above national avg
Housing Units
3,911
Households
3,537
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,194
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
83.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% below Kentucky avg·30% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Kentucky avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
18.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.7%
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